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MASSAGE THERAPY CAREER COURSE OUTLINE
 
You get everything you need to know in your massage therapy career in easy-to-understand lessons. You learn it all!
• Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Energy Techniques
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Ethics and Communications
• Hands-On Training - From our Colorado State-credentialed instructors.
• Plus - You get complete step-by-step video instruction, lessons, and supplements. You get our unique "Quick Learn" tutor system to help you learn professional medical technology.
Click on the instruction links below for complete course content.
Instruction Pack 1
Instruction Pack 2
Instruction Pack 3
Instruction Pack 4
Instruction Pack 5
Massage Therapy Instruction Pack I Back to Top
The Past, Present and Future of Massage Therapy
Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue a new career.
Your first lesson introduces the benefits of massage
therapy and the many different career opportunities for
the massage therapist.
Popular Bodywork Approaches-An Overview
This lesson exposes you to a wide variety of bodywork
approaches, including Swedish massage, Oriental
massage theories, energetic techniques and integrated
massage approaches. Explore the philosophy and effects
of these—and many other—approaches.
Ethics in the Therapeutic Setting
Ethics are an important part of any industry, and massage
therapy is no exception. As a massage therapist, you need
a good understanding of informed consent, professional
boundaries and confidentiality, as well as how to deal
with potentially uncomfortable situations.
Anatomical Terms and Locations
The leg bone’s connected to the knee bone…This lesson
introduces you to basic anatomy and physiology. Study
terms and definitions that provide the foundation for the
more specific anatomy and physiology concepts you’ll
discover later in the course.
Also included in Pack I:
• Student Handbook
• School Catalog
• Communication Skills: The Key to Success
• DVD: An Introduction to Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Instruction Pack II Back to Top
Organ Systems from Respiratory to Reproductive
This lesson introduces you to the respiratory, digestive,
urinary, endocrine, reproductive and nervous systems.
Discover how massage influences each of these systems!
Organ Systems from Skin to Muscular
Determine the basics of the immune and lymphatic
systems, the skeleton, muscles and movement and how
muscles work. You’ll also examine the impact of exercise
on muscles, the functions of the skin, the cardiovascular
and circulatory systems and how massage influences each
of these systems.
Movement and Support I-The Shoulder Girdle and Arm
Explore the muscles, bones and joints of the shoulder
girdle. Flashcards and a practical checklist will ensure
that you can locate these items on the body.
Safety Precautions for the Practitioner and the Client
Safety first! How do you create a safe environment for
both you and your client? How can you strengthen your
muscles to avoid injury as you perform a massage?
When should you refer a client to another healthcare
practitioner? Learn all of this and more!
Swedish Massage I-Theory and Techniques
Review the history, significance and benefits of Swedish
massage. You’ll discover how to perform Swedish
massage techniques so that you can begin to practice on
your family and friends.
Also included in Pack II:
• Quick-Learn Tutor Kit
• Terminology Flashcards
• Terminology CDs
• Anatomy Flashcards
• Professional Development, Part 1: Professional Image
• DVD: Introduction to Massage Therapy: Professionalism to Practice
Massage Therapy Instruction Pack III Back to Top
Movement and Support II-The Forearm and Hand
Let’s work our way to the muscles, bones and joints of the forearm and hand. In this lesson, you’ll use a practical
checklist to help you identify these items on the body.
Movement and Support III-The Head and Neck
This lesson stresses how our bodies are supported and
how they move as it focuses on the muscles, bones and
joints of the face, head and neck.
Swedish Massage II-Procedures
In this lesson, you’ll add to your knowledge of Swedish
techniques. You’ll also practice specific procedures to
massage the upper and lower limbs, chest, abdomen
and back.
Movement and Support IV-The Torso: Front and Back
The term massage probably brings to mind a good old-fashioned
backrub. This lesson explains the muscles,
bones and joints of the back and torso.
Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine
In this lesson, examine the philosophy and practice of
Chinese medicine. Explore chi and the Five-Element
Theory, as well as how Traditional Chinese Medicine
practitioners integrate massage, herbs and dietetic theory
into their approach.
Also included in Pack III:
• Exercises for the Massage Therapist Guide
• Terminology Flashcards
• Terminology CD
• Anatomy Flashcards
• Professional Development Supplement, Part 2
• DVD: Introduction to Massage Therapy: Swedish Procedures
Massage Therapy Instruction Pack IV Back to Top
Movement and Support V - The Pelvis and Thigh
You’re almost there! Continue to expand your knowledge
of the muscles, bones and joints of specific body areas.
The pelvis and thigh are the focus of this lesson.
Movement and Support VI - The Knee, Leg and Foot
Round out your anatomy studies with Lesson 16. Here,
you’ll discover the muscles, bones and joints of the leg
and foot. You will also practice locating these muscles
and joints on the body.
The Therapeutic Setting-Client Comfort and Client Records
As a massage therapist, you’ll want to establish and
maintain a client-centered approach in your massage
therapy practice. Learn how to assess client situations, as
well as how to keep client records.
Energy Techniques
This lesson provides an overview of various types of
energy techniques. In addition, you’ll integrate energy
techniques into a massage, trace your meridians and
have the opportunity to relax with a guided
meditation exercise.
Hydrotherapy Techniques
Here we’ll discuss another aspect of massage—hydrotherapy.
You’ll explore the benefits of heat and cold in
body treatments and the supplies and techniques used.
Also included in Pack IV:
• Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists Supplement
• Terminology Flashcards
• Terminology CD
• Anatomy Flashcards
• Professional Development Supplement, Part 3
• Guide to Tracing Your Meridians
• Massage Lotion
Massage Therapy Instruction Pack V Back to Top
Sports Massage I-Theory and Techniques
Learn when you should use sports massage, as well
as how to use various sports massage techniques that
include warm-ups and cool-downs, passive and
active stretching, pressure and friction techniques
and more.
Sports Massage II-Procedures
Continue your education in sports massage with an emphasis
on procedures and sequences suitable for athletes.
You’ll also discover the basics of postural analysis and
how to integrate sports and Swedish massage.
Massage Contraindications and Cautions
Explore details of how major diseases and injuries relate
to massage therapy. The lesson explains when to treat
clients who have pre-existing conditions and when to get
a physician’s permission to treat a client.
Disease Education
How do diseases impact a practitioner’s life? What are
their methods of transmission and prevention measures?
What are high-risk groups, and what are the issues involved
in treating terminally ill patients? This lesson
discusses all of this and outlines the importance of firstaid
training for the massage therapist.
Legal Issues for the Massage Therapist
Congratulations! You’ve reached the conclusion of the
Massage Therapy course. The final lesson discusses
certification and licensing requirements, insurance issues,
laws and liabilities, the difference between assessment
and diagnosis, how to define your scope of practice and
when to refer clients to another practitioner.
On-site Training
Upon successful completion of the written portion of your course, 200 hours of hands-on massage training under the guidance of Colorado-certified massage therapy instructors is provided.
Also included in Pack V:
• Career Starter Kit
• DVD: Introduction to Massage Therapy: Sports Massage
• HIPAA Supplement
• Pocket First Aid Guide
• Poison First Aid Guide
• Introduction to Massage Therapy Glossary
• Aroma Therapy Kit
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